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In the 21st century, scientists continue to be captivated by ever-elusive sunspots, temporary phenomena that appear on the sun as spots darker than the surrounding areas. Cat owners don’t need telescopes to gape at such marvels—not when “sunspots” miraculous in their own right appear on the ground in front of them and attract felines as if through a magnetic pull of their own. You’d be hard-pressed to find a cat that hasn’t spent many a sleepy day snoozing in these very spots, soaking up some sun....

The best way to prevent rural foxes, wild foxes, or urban foxes from attacking cats is to keep cats indoors.There are a lot of misinterpretations and misunderstandings of fox attacks on adult cats. Many fox attacks are not officially recorded but are anecdotal pieces of evidence.Foxes are omnivorous mammals that occur both in small and medium sizes. They are members of the Canidae family, along with dogs. The triangular ears of fox species stand upright on their skulls....

The wolf is a sharp, quick-witted animal.They are bonded to their family, raising their pups and taking care of injured members in the group. The wolf (Canis lupus), popularly known as the gray wolf, is a large canine found in Eurasia and North America.Wolves are the wild ancestors of all our domesticated dogs. The wolf population extends into 30 subspecies, all of which are non-domestic. Wolves are an extended member of Canidae (dog-like wild carnivores), slightly differentiated from Canis (dogs) by their more rounded ears, muzzles, and shorter torsos with long tails....

foster cat trying to cuddle with the grumpy cat Credit: Courtesy of hopperkitten / TikTok Hopper and Callie are buddies, but like any good odd-couple story, it took some time to get there. Tabby cat Hopper is, by his cat-mom’s own admission, a grumpy guy. So when calico kitten Callie was introduced to the family earlier this year, there was some tension to work through. For instance, their TikTok account, @hopperkitten, features Hopper hissing when the newcomer dares to approach Hopper’s toy....

This species of angelsharks are a member of the genus Angelshark. There are over 15 species in this genus and they belong to the family Squatinidae of the order Squatiniformes. Once commonly found in the Atlantic Ocean and the Mediterranean Sea, these nocturnal bottom-dwelling sharks have suffered a huge decline in their global population. They are the only angelshark species found around the British Isles coast. As a whole, the Squatinidae family has been listed as the second most threatened of all sharks and rays in the world....

The blue-eared pheasant (Crossoptilon auritum) is a species of bird that belongs to the Phasianidae family. This bird is endemic to Central China and is found in Qinghai, Sichuan, and Tibet. Its preferred wintering habitat includes coniferous forests dominated by pine, fir, spruce, cedar, and other coniferous trees. Its diet includes various plant parts such as buds, seeds, roots, leaves, and grasses. This bird exhibits sexual dimorphism as the male and the female bird differ slightly in their appearance....

The coffinfish, Chaunax endeavouri, is a kind of anglerfish whose population inhabits only a particular area of the earth. It prefers to reside in the temperate waters of the Pacific’s southwestern region. The habitat of this species is very large and is found off Australia’s east coast. These deep-sea creatures are quite unique when it comes to their appearance, habitat, diet, and defense mechanisms. Everything about them is so different from other sea animals....

The common garter snake (Thamnophis sirtalis) is a species of snake that is native to the regions of North America and is known to reside throughout a wide variety of habitats. They belong to the genus Thamnophis. They are generally small-sized snakes with longitudinal stripes of a wide range of colors of blue, green, yellow, running down their body. These are not generally considered to be venomous snakes and are often found near water habitats....

If someone asks you about an animal who is titled, the ship of the desert, then what would be your answer? Of course, it’s a camel. A camel is a mammal found in arid regions. Camels are well known for their ability to walk easily on sand, and storing water in their back hump. There are two types of camels, a dromedary camel (Camelus dromedarius) and a Bactrian camel (Camelus bactrianus)....

Mexico is a country full of beautiful and exciting species of wildlife. Mexico is rich in native species and is also home to numerous migratory birds. Birds play an essential role in Mexican ecology. The official animal of Mexico is the eagle. In this article, we will explore elegant quails!Quails are small birds with stocky bodies and long pointed wings. These species are divided into Old World quails (classified in the family Phasianidae)and New world quails (classified under the family Odontophoridae)....

All of us are probably quite familiar with the chirp of a field cricket (gryllus campestris) on a hot summers night. Field Crickets, from family gryllidae, are so common that for many of us, they’ve become background nature’s sound, which we tend to ignore. However, if we all knew more about these insects, we might not let them mix in with nature ignorantly, because Field Crickets are wonderfully bizarre but are regarded as a nuisance everywhere in their habitats....

Honey possums, Tarsipes rostratus, are the single species of the marsupial family Tarsipedidae. They are also known as noolbenger. They are mostly found in southwest and western Australia, and they are important pollinators for some species of plants. The honey possums are the world’s only truly nectarivorous mammal, and unlike other nectar-eating birds and bats, they cannot fly to different areas to search for flowers. But they have unique physical features that help them to feed primarily on nectar and pollen, along with a high metabolic rate....

The Japanese quails are almost like common European quails and are also called Coturnix quail. They belong to the Old World quail species which is found in East Asia. Japanese quails are typically small birds that originated from North America but can also be found across Europe, Australia, Asia, Africa, and South America, Russia, East Asia, and other parts of Africa. Their feathers come in many colors such as blue, black, brown, cream, or white but mostly brown....

Are you on the lookout for pets to cure you of boredom or stress? Well, we present to you the perfect, wild animal that can easily be tamed into a pet that’ll brighten your stressful day easily! The nanday parakeet, as it’s called, is a member of the conure family that resembles parrots in many ways. The populations of these birds are abundant throughout the world.Recognized by its black head, the nanday parakeet is all about its silly, energetic, and quirky tricks since it’s the most family-friendly bird you could ever find!...

The Painted Redstart, Myioborus pictus, belongs to the Parulidae family. The Painted Redstart bird is also referred to as the Painted Whitestart. These birds are native to the southern parts of the United States, southern portions of Mexico, and northern parts of Latin America ranging from Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. The habitats include oak and pine forests at a height of 2000-3000 m within arid and semi-arid regions. Breeding happens from April-June and the males tend to attract mates by flying displays, tail fanning, and singing....

Globally there are about 7 million species of terrestrial arthropods in the world. Tumble bugs are popularly known as part of the dung beetles family, which comprises 5000 species. A tumblebug is a small dark-colored beetle that is usually spotted around the fecal matter of cows or other carnivorous animals. Their outer coat is shiny with a think-looking coat covering most of their body. They often get squished by larger species and their scientific name is Canthon spp....

Are you looking for a versatile dog breed that can be described as friendly, brilliant, with excellent hunting skills, and devoted to its owners? Your search ends with the wirehaired pointing griffon. The wirehaired pointing griffon is a strong dog, pointer, and gundog bred with excellent hunting skills, bred to operate in various terrains. Holland’s Edward Korthals is credited with popularising and developing this breed in the early 1800s in France and hence referred to as the Korthals griffon in most parts of the world....

If you’re caring for a new litter of kittens, one of the first things many people want to do is to figure out if the tiny cats are boy or girl kitties. But with kittens, the answer isn’t always obvious. Young males and females look very similar, so here are some tips to help you determine their gender. woman holding three kittens in her arms; how to determine a kitten’s gender Credit: Pixel-Shot / Shutterstock What To Look for To Determine the Gender of a Kitten The most obvious first step to find out the gender of a new cat is to look under their tail....

Moving is ruff. The packing, the heavy lifting, the cleaning … and then you get to do it all over again once you are actually in your new home. It’s stressful, time consuming, and can be full of not-so-fun surprises. We hate it. And so does your dog. Moving to a new home, locally, out of state, or internationally, requires significant planning and preparation. Not only do you need to decide how you are going to get all your stuff from point A to point B, it’s really important that you prepare your dog for the process, and help them to transition to your new home....

woman training her border collie with a treat on the sidewalk; easiest dogs to train Credit: Brie Passano Goldman Maybe you’re a new pet parent crossing your fingers and hoping your puppy will be the easiest dog to potty train. Or perhaps you want a clever canine pal to engage in agility training or scent work. Regardless of your motivation, it’s always worth your time to help pets live up to their full potential by using positive reinforcement training for any skill, trick, or task....